MOOSE JAW — The Moose Jaw Police Service is hosting its annual awards ceremony to recognize individuals and officers who have worked to make Moose Jaw a better place to live.

The awards recognize people for their contributions to community safety and promoting positive behaviour and providing employee and community engagement opportunities for the service.

Police Chief Rick Bourassa will present the awards on Wednesday, May 29 at 1:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Theatre adjacent to the Moose Jaw Public Library.

The awards include:

Chief’s Commendation — presented to police service personnel or community members whose exceptional actions resolved a critical situation.

Innovation — presented to police service personnel and community members who have introduced innovative and effective practices to the service.

Community-building — presented to police service or community members who made significant contributions to improving the quality of life in the community

Teamwork — presented to police service or community members whose efforts as a team were effective in resolving a major case or increasing community safety.

The awards ceremony will also include a special presentation for past Moose Jaw Board of Police Commissioners, along with Member promotions, and retirements